Perhaps sooner rather than later, Thunder owners will sell, but OKC has positioned itself well to retain the franchise, ...

There was a lease in place that required the Sonics to play in KeyArena through 2010, but when Bennett’s group looked to break that agreement, the city sued to enforce the lease.

"I am forever sorry." 3,000 Sonics fans showed up outside the courthouse to protest Bennett's relocation plans during the 2008 lawsuit trial between the city of Seattle and the ownership group.

The Thunder booked a trip to the NBA Finals, and it was clear from the reaction of Sonics fans that the 17 years since the team left has done little to quell the anger.

For one night only, it was like the Sonics were back in town: Seattle packed into Climate Pledge Arena, a sold-out crowd spotted with green and yellow (and Pikachu hats handed out as giveaways).

SEATTLE — Yes, the Sonics history stayed in Seattle. For years, it has been speculated that Clay Bennett and company took all the green and gold jerseys, banners, and trophies with him to ...

Much more cynical. It’s not that I believed Clay Bennett when he said he wanted to keep the Sonics in Seattle (I didn’t). I wasn’t naïve about the possibility the team would be relocated ...

New Sonics owner Clay Bennett officially took control of the Seattle Sonics and Storm on Tuesday, and he took little time placing his stamp on his new franchise. Bennett named former Sonics chief ...